All News Member Press Releases News & Media Posted September 3, 2026 Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Florida Share Growing On-Demand Home Service Franchise Opens Second Florida Franchise Location FLORIDA – Helpful Heroes, the company that connects off-duty firefighters and EMTs with property owners seeking reliable help with home projects, is opening a new franchise location in Tampa, Florida. The task-based company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. The franchise location is opening later this month, and will be owned and operated by husband and wife team Aaron and Tricia Novak. Aaron has a background in franchise ownership and sales for a national medical distributor. Tricia has been responsible for financial bookkeeping for several firms. In his free time, Aaron is an avid swimmer and cyclist, and he has done several Ironman events. “When Tricia and I first started looking into potential franchise opportunities, Helpful Heroes immediately stood out because of their strong mission statement and company values,” said Aaron Novak, co-owner of Helpful Heroes of Greater Tampa Bay. “We know a lot of people in our area who could benefit from the services our local heroes would provide, and can’t wait to become a reputable local service provider for our community. As our team begins providing trustworthy services across South St. Petersburg, South Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Dunedin, Bayonet Point, and the surrounding areas, we look forward to building relationships with local homeowners in need of our services.” Since everyone has a to-do list at home, Helpful Heroes is here to help connect homeowners with a local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. With expertise and experience in countless disciplines, firefighters and EMTs are uniquely qualified to complete various household chores while leveraging their skillset during their time off. Common services requested through Helpful Heroes include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, general handyman services, and basically any place homeowners may need a helping hand. Dave Heimbuch, President of Helpful Heroes, is dedicated to upholding the brand’s professionalism and customer-first business model: “As a company that has always been dedicated to helping homeowners find reliable help with home projects, Helpful Heroes stands out because of our unique platform that connects homeowners with local firefighters and EMTs. The Helpful Heroes team can’t wait to see all the great work Aaron and Tricia will accomplish within their community.” Helpful Heroes offers a unique platform that allows homeowners to hire a trustworthy local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. After homeowners submit details about their project, they will receive an upfront estimate based on trends in their area before being connected with a local firefighter or EMT. Helpful Heroes has the added advantage of being part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchisor based on geographic footprint, and has over a decade of experience growing brands and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development. Its national acclaim will aid Helpful Heroes of Greater Tampa Bay in its endeavors to become a trusted resource for local homeowners. To request a service from Helpful Heroes of Greater Tampa Bay, call them at (866) AHERO4U or (866) 243-7648, or email aaron.novak@helpfulheroes.com. About Helpful Heroes Initially founded as Hidrent in 2018, Helpful Heroes offers a unique online platform that connects off-duty firefighters and EMTs with property owners seeking reliable help with home projects. Common services requested through Helpful Heroes include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, light fixture installation, and more. Since all firefighters and EMTs undergo rigorous background checks, property owners can rest assured knowing they’re hiring trustworthy help with their next home project. At the same time, firefighters and EMTs can continue serving their communities while supplementing their income. Because of this, Helpful Heroes stands out due to their unwavering commitment to connecting property owners with reliable help from firefighters, EMTs, and other community heroes. To learn more about Helpful Heroes and to request a service, visit helpfulheroes.com. About BELFOR Franchise Group BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has empowered entrepreneurs by offering industry-leading training, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development. BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization of 15 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ. 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